In May 2018, owing to its’ decreasing membership, The Old Fullerian Chapter no 4698 held its last meeting at Watford and with the help of the Royal Arch Province of Hertfordshire, had decided to “export” itself  to Odense in Denmark. At this last meeting on UK soil, the members of the Chapter donated a new set of Robes and Sceptres for the Danish Companions to take with them for the Chapter to use in their new home….

On Saturday 30 th March, nearly 140 Men, Masons and their families attended the first ever privately- run Prostate screening session to be held in Hertfordshire and took place at the Halsey Masonic Hall, Watford. E. Comp. Phil Masters, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal along with the Graham Fulford Charity Trust, and with the backing of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E. Comp. James Sharpley and supported by the Provincial Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Paul…

At the January Convocation of High Barnet First Principals Nº8746, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Comp James Sharpley, presented E Comp John Stuart Hay with his certificate marking his 60 years’ distinguished service to the Holy Royal Arch.   Before the presentation of the certificate, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Comp James Sharpley gave an oration of E Comp John’s career in the Craft and Holy Royal Arch. E Comp John was initiated into Harringay…

Friday – Sunday, 16th– 18thNovember 2018   It had been some years since the Royal Arch Province of Hertfordshire had hosted a social away weekend and so the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and Executive took the decision to resurrect another occasion in our social calendar. The weekend was hosted at the Queens Hotel in Bournemouth and was attended by over 80 Companions and their guests. They were treated to first class dining and service alongside…

Thursday 6th September 2018 After a year of debate over the future of Phocas Chapter Nº 9295, the members eventually decided that it had no future and that it would reluctantly surrender its Charter in consequence of that decision. On Thursday 6 th September 2018, the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Hampton accompanied by the 2 nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Paul Blakemore, the 3 rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Phillip Masters,…

Monday 5th November 2018 Companions all, I bid you a hearty welcome to the Provincial Convocation, especially to the Principals of the Chapters, it is good to see you supporting the Province with your attendance. Also, to those that I have had the pleasure of appointing to and promoting in Provincial Grand Rank. Of course, it is my duty as always to make these awards in appreciation of your past services in the Royal Arch…

On Monday 5 th November 2018 our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp James Sharpley presided over a wonderful convocation attended by 468 Companions of the Province and Guests, including 10 Grand Superintendents from neighbouring Provinces. It was a truly memorable occasion when 35 Companions received either a re-appointment, appointment or promotion to active rank and 67 Companions received promotions in or were appointed to past rank. The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent re-appointed and invested…

Sunday 7th October 2018 The Annual Luncheon for Active Provincial Officers, Chapter Principals and Scribes was attended by 92 Companions and Guests and hosted at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth Garden City. The event was presided over by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley who commented that it was a delight to see so many guests and members present and thanked them for their support. The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent also thanked the members…